Choices Based On Reviews And Feedbacks

My friends and I love to eat and we will go on foodie adventures looking out for new places and trying out their much talked about food to satisfy our taste buds. Whenever we hear of any new place, we will check out on the internet or social media like the Facebook, etc. and get whatever reviews and feedbacks to know what the patrons may say about the food or the place.

We will also check on the reviews and feedbacks of hotels or places we want to visit. If the reviews and feedbacks are mostly positive, very likely we will go but if mostly are negative, then very likely we will not choose that particular place. I find the feedbacks or reviews interesting and even helpful, at least I have a rough idea of what to expect or not to expect from the place.

Like for example, I have been browsing through some online shopping websites in search for a product and I have bookmarked one online shop. But my concern is the price of product and the cost of international shipping. To take advantage of the American prices and discounts not available to international customers, the best way is to get a US address. And to enjoy a free US address and discounted shipping rates, for example, I have to register online with USGoBuy, to get these benefits.

There are some positive feedbacks from customers concerning the services provided by USGoBuy. Service providers may claim to give their best or even claimed to be the best but it is through the customers' feedback that we really get to know about them and their services. The customers will definitely give a feedback based on positive or negative experience they had with the service provider. From the feedback, the service provider may choose to further improve on their services or look into their shortcomings.

In addition to the positive feedbacks from the customers, the 5 steps for an international shopping with USGoBuy appeared to be hassle free and a good choice.

Step 1 - Sign up on USGoBuy.com and get your US mailing address.

Step 2 - Shop with U.S. online retailers.

Step 3 - Get noticed when your items are delivered to USGoBuy warehouse.

Step 4 - Submit shipment request and pay the estimated shipping fee.

Step 5 - Receive your shipment tracking number.

Dinner At Sun Place Cafe, Menglembu, Ipoh

We woke up on Wednesday morning to be greeted with more and worse haze. The whole day was dark and gloomy.

I took this and the following photos around 7.30 am in the morning.

There was no sunlight.

The surrounding hills could not be seen.

This photo was taken about 12.30 pm, couldn't see the sun.

I was in no mood to cook that night and I suggested going to Menglembu for dinner. A friend has told me about the new location of this eatery.

According to my friend they used to call this food court Kafe Big Fan.

Now it is changed to Sun Place Cafe.

It is at Lorong Kledang Timur 10, Menglembu, Ipoh.

It was named Big Fan because there are 2 giant fans hanging from the high ceiling for the whole of the food court. Enough to make the place breezy.

The time was about 6.45 pm. We were one of the early customers.

There are many variety of stalls to choose from.

Our target is the stall next to the Bak Kut Teh stall. I do not know the name because it is written in Chinese. I have only tasted their food once when they were in their former location before they shifted to this present place.

I remembered the first time we ordered this Black Vinegar Pig's Trotter, the portion was small. This time round it was quite a big bowl. The pieces of trotter was well cooked.

Thinking that the trotter was a small portion, I ordered a deep fried Tilapia fish with spicy sauce. Looks more like Assam curry to me or maybe I ordered wrongly. Anyway I enjoyed the sourish, spicy gravy and the veggie very much. I alone ate more than half of the fish. I love to eat fish.

Not knowing the big portion of the first two dishes, I ordered this sweet potato leaves, stir fried with garlic. In order to finish these dishes, we both shared one plate of white rice.

Total cost of a satisfying dinner is MYR36 (approx. 8.46 USD)

My son, never forget the things I've taught you.
If you want a long and satisfying life,
closely follow my instructions.
(Proverbs 3:1-2, TLB)

Growing Red Dwarf Copperleaf Or Red Sessile Joyweed

This plant was brought to my attention when I was visiting my friends in Semenyih. The plants were growing all over her backyard and my friend shared with me all the benefits of the plants. The usefulness were reconfirmed by my sister-in-law when she dropped by to visit us at my friend's house. I was then encouraged to bring some back home to plant in my garden.

Its scientific name is Alternanthera Sessilis (Red). I want to thank the experts from the gardening groups I have joined on Facebook for helping with the identification of this plants.

Some of the common names are Red Sessile Joyweed, Red Dwarf Copperleaf, Keremak Merah (Malay) and Hung Teen Wu (Chinese).

There are green and dark red variety.

I have seen this dark red variety being soil in the wet markets.

These Red Dwarf Copperleaf plants are self-seeding plants and very easy to grow. They are invasive plants or weeds. Propagation also through stem cuttings and they root easily at the nodes.

Red Dwarf Copperleaf plants grow well where the ground is damp and moist. It can be exposed to full sun or in partial shade.

The many uses of Dwarf Copperleaf plants:-

1) The leave and young shoots can be used as veggie and can be eaten as salad or ulam (Malay)

2) As a drink by boiling the plants in water for :-

    - cooling down the body heat,

    - to nourish the kidney, liver and good for the eyes,

    - for blood cleansing.

    - to lower cholesterol level and regulate blood flow,

    - for treatment of dizziness and headache.

    - for treatment of indigestion and fever.

3) Used as a paste to apply on acne, pimples, sprains, burns and eczema.

It is also claimed that the plants have anti virus and anti bacteria properties.

Caution:
Even though there are many positive claims on the benefits of the plants and there has been no known or reported side-effects, it is better to be cautious when taking natural herbs or over dosage.

The wise are cautious and avoid danger;
fools plunge ahead with reckless confidence.
(Proverbs 14:16, New Living Translation-NLT)